Nord Stream sabotage: Sweden makes “explosive” claims about Nord Stream sabotage, read here
A prosecutor said Friday morning that explosive residue was found on recovered items, confirming the blasts were intentional.
Authorities in Sweden and Denmark are investigating four holes in the Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines, which connect Russia and Germany across the Baltic Sea and have become a flashpoint in the Ukraine crisis.
In September, pipes were destroyed by underwater explosions, resulting in massive methane leaks. Russia is suspected of being responsible for the explosions. The Kremlin, in turn, has tried to implicate the West, particularly the British Navy, without providing any evidence. The Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines were both damaged in the Baltic Sea.
The security police previously stated that underwater detonations caused significant damage to pipelines in international waters off the coasts of Sweden and Denmark, raising suspicions of “deliberate sabotage”.
The prosecutor’s office announced on Friday that the new research finds evidence of explosives in some of the seized items.
The news comes as the Ukraine conflict continues to shine a spotlight on Russia’s supply of fossil fuels to Europe, as countries strive for greater energy independence.
Common questions:
- What and where exactly is the Nord Stream?
Nord Stream is a network of offshore natural gas pipelines in Europe connecting Russia to Germany. Nord Stream 1 and 2 are two different projects. - Where is Sweden?
Sweden is located in the northern European area known as Scandinavia. Half of the country is covered in lush, vast forests, with over 100,000 lakes in the landscape.
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